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Weekend News! A Weekly Writing Activity
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| Grades | K – 2 |
| Lesson Plan Type | Recurring Lesson |
| Estimated Time | One 20- to 40-minute weekly session |
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CALENDAR ACTIVITIES
Grades 7 – 12 | Calendar Activity | February 10
The New York Times used the slogan "All the News That's Fit to Print."
After discussing newspapers and their different points of view, students choose a current event, read editorials on the event, and share them with the class to identify the editor's point of view.
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Implementing the Writing Process
This strategy guide explains the writing process and offers practical methods for applying it in your classroom to help students become proficient writers.